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BYD Dolphin to Germany / EU: what it costs landed
Today’s quote: from $14,000 FOB China port (new car, quoted 10-20). Below: every step from there to a registered car in Germany / EU, computed by our rules engine — sources and verification dates included.
Quoted configuration · 2026-10-20 · 2025 420KM Free Edition · Battery electric
3–4 cars sharing a container: about $1,400–2,400 per car
| Ex-works price | $12,954 |
| + Export handling (arranged by LandedCar) | $1,046 |
| = FOB | $14,000 |
| + Freight & insurance (insurance 0.4%) | $4,072 |
| CIF · per car | $18,072 |
| + Inland transport in destination | $300 |
| DAP · per car | $18,372 |
| + Import duty 10% | $1,807 |
| + Countervailing duty 35.3% (invoice not issued by the manufacturer) | $6,380 |
| + VAT 19% | $4,989 |
| + Individual approval TÜV + customs € ⚠ | $1,620 |
| + Registration € | $324 |
| = Destination taxes and registration fees subtotal | $15,120 |
| + Service fee (LandedCar) | $350 |
| DDP delivered duty paid · per car | $33,843 |
This estimate includes import VAT in full. A VAT number does not automatically make vehicle VAT deductible: eligibility and the deductible share depend on the importing country, vehicle use, type and price. Business buyers should subtract only the VAT they have confirmed is recoverable when assessing net cost. Eligible businesses in Portugal and some other countries may account for import VAT on the return instead of paying at customs; this is not an exemption and does not itself grant a deduction.
Recalculate with your own price → Live quote of 10-20 — prices move; confirm before ordering
Can this car get in?
- • Who can import: Individuals and companies can import; companies need an EORI number
- • No EU COC → individual vehicle approval
- • Glass light transmission ≥70%, EU-spec headlights
- • Businesses need an EORI number to import
Rules and sources
- EU duty 10% + VAT 19% (on price + freight/insurance + duty) ↗ verified 2026-09-02
- Countervailing duty on new China-built BEVs and range-extender cars (Reg. (EU) 2024/2754, Art. 1): the maker-specific rate (BYD 17.0 / Geely 18.8 / Tesla 7.8 / listed cooperating makers 20.7) applies only with an invoice issued by a listed producer and carrying the signed declaration; otherwise the 'all other companies' rate of 35.3 applies. SAIC and makers not on the list pay 35.3 ↗ official 2026-10-02
- A price undertaking (minimum import price + quota) can replace the countervailing duty, but only where the Commission has accepted it; on 2026-02-10 it accepted Volkswagen (Anhui) for the CUPRA Tavascan — all other makers still pay the duty ↗ official 2026-10-02
- China-spec cars without COC need §21 StVZO individual approval (TÜV) ↗ verified 2026-09-02
FAQ
- BYD Dolphin price in Germany / EU: how much does it cost delivered with duties paid?
- About $33,843 per car delivered duty paid (DDP) in Germany / EU, from $14,000 FOB China port (ex-works $12,954). Taxes and fees about $15,120; see the table above and recalculate with your own price.
- How much import duty and VAT on a BYD Dolphin in Germany / EU?
- Taxes and fees total about $15,120 on a CIF value of $18,072: Import duty 10% $1,807, Countervailing duty 35.3% (invoice not issued by the manufacturer) $6,380, VAT 19% $4,989, Individual approval TÜV + customs € ⚠ $1,620, Registration € $324.
- Can a new BYD Dolphin be imported and registered in Germany / EU?
- Yes. No blocking rule for a new left-hand-drive car. Rules to know: Who can import: Individuals and companies can import; companies need an EORI number; No EU COC → individual vehicle approval; Glass light transmission ≥70%, EU-spec headlights; Businesses need an EORI number to import
- Do I need an EORI number to import into Germany / EU?
- Yes. Any business importing into the EU needs an EORI number for customs clearance; without it the car cannot be cleared.
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Indicative figures: exchange rates, freight and tax rules change; what customs actually charges and the quote LandedCar confirms prevail. Free and not a basis for refunds or claims — see Terms.